Natsumi Andō
Author
Publisher
Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Najika is a gifted cook and attends the prestigious Seika Academy cooking school. Her friendship with two brothers, Sora and Daichi, creates resentment with other girls at the school. Her greatest rival is a popular, teen model, Akane who tries to drive Najika from the school by staging a cooking contest.
2) Arisa
Author
Series
Publisher
Del Rey [& etc.]
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Tsubasa thinks that her pretty and popular sister, Arisa, has the perfect life. Everyone at school loves Arisa, unlike the hot-tempered Tsubasa, whose nick-name is "the Demon Princess." But when Arisa attempts suicide, Tsubasa learns that her seemingly perfect sister has been keeping some dark secrets. Now Tsubasa is going undercover at school--disguised as Arisa--in search of the truth.
Rated T ages 13+.
3) Arisa: 1
Author
Language
English
Description
"Tsubasa thinks that her pretty and popular twin sister, Arisa, has the perfect life. Everyone at school loves Arisa--unlike the hot-tempered Tsubasa, whose nickname is 'The Demon Princess.' But when Arisa attempts suicide, Tsubasa learns that her seemingly perfect sister has been keeping some dark secrets. Now Tsubasa is going undercover at school-- disguised as Arisa-- in search of the truth. But will Arisa's secrets shatter Tsubasa's life, too?...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Nao and Tsubaki are expecting a child and the couple is overjoyed. Unfortunately, their happiness is cut short by an invitation to meet with the Proprietress's mother, a controlling woman who makes outrageous demands of the two. Amidst this trouble, the Proprietress herself reappears. It seems she's returned to her family home, insisting that there's some unfinished business she needs to complete. But could anything be worth suffering under the thumb...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Nao is more nervous than ever experiencing some unfamiliar symptoms, but she throws herself into making Shimaya's warabi mochi in order to help Jojima out. Meanwhile, Tsubaki senses that Nao is hiding something from him, but decides not to press her about it, and the two naturally grow closer. When they visit Yuko, Tsubaki lays bare his true feelings and Nao is touched by his sincerity. She thinks she can take a chance on his love, but can she?"--Publisher's...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The proprietress has caught onto Nao's true identity and will do anything to kick her out. But one day a woman appears claiming to be Nao's mother and covering for her. As Nao chases the bare threads of connections to her real mother, Tsubaki remains close behind. The two grow further intertwined after overcoming the Shirafujiya incident incurring the wrath of the old master." -- Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Nao may have managed to infiltrate Kogetsuan by marrying Tsubaki, but can she discover the truth behind her mother's death without her true identity being exposed? At the invitation of one of the shop's junior employees, Jojima, she pays her first visit in years to the staff quarters where her mother raised her. She feels a natural affinity for this helpful young man, but it turns out the secrets of his past are just as terrifying as her own..."--Page...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Even after her mother's passing, Nao continues to make wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, to feel less alone. All who have a taste of her confections are floored by the heart she imbues into her work, but being a no-name new talent summons the jealous ire of established family businesses like Kogetsuan. Moreover, Nao has married into Kogetsuan through Tsubaki, the contested heir... to find out why he framed her mother for murder years ago. Now...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Married to the enemy. Nao has followed in her mother's footsteps to become a traditional Japanese sweets maker. Even at 21, her skills are unparalleled, landing her a spot at a world-class confectionary company. However, when she meets the young, handsome heir to the company, she recognized Tsubaki: her first friend, and the same boy who framed her mother for murder over a decade ago. As the only witness to the crime, Nao seizes her chance to get...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Homely and shy, Himé is burdened by the name her mother gave her, "Princess." Wanting nothing more than to be unnoticed and live a modest life, Himé gets a jolt of inspiration when she tries a dance class where she meets Tango. Her teacher/dance partner, Tango happens to also be her classmate at school. Unfortunately, Tango is desperate to keep his ballroom dancing a secret, believing it will ruin his cool image if anyone at school finds out. Will...
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
It's time for the competition to begin! Yūsei and Himé have a special routine prepared, designed to bring Tango back to the world of Dancesport. Can the two of them reignite the passion Tango once had for ballroom dance, or will Himé fail to stoke the flames of Tango's competitive fire?
17) Arisa: 6
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Shizuka, confined to a wheelchair, blames her misfortune on Arisa. Will she seek revenge using the King's cell phone? Can Tsubasa defend Arisa against Shizuka, and get the information about the King?
18) Arisa: 5
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Twin sisters, Arisa and Tsubasa, are separated by their parents' divorce. But after her sister's suicide attempt, Tsubasa is determined to go undercover and unravel the conspiracy behind the elusive King.
19) Arisa: 7
Author
Publisher
Kodansha
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"While pretending to be Arisa, Tsubasa has promised to meet with the person known only as "K" -- someone who may or may not hold the secret to the king's identity. Will Tsubasa wander into a trap or will she come one step closer to unmasking the king?" --P. [4] of cover.
20) Arisa: 4
Author
Publisher
Kodansha Comics
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Wish upon a king. When her sister's boyfriend, Midori, leads her to his cell phone, Tsubasa finally gets a chance to meet the king. But the mysterious Kudo is determined to prove that people are base creatures who betray and reveal your secrets. After amother betrayal, can Tsubasa ever trust anyone, including her own sister?"--P. [4] of cover.